Testimonial for Jennifer Mendelson
I would definitely recommend Jennifer as a birth doula. She was with us for the birth of our second son at Swedish on First Hill, and even though I was induced with Pitocin, we had a successful natural birth. My first son was also induced, but without a doula, my husband and I were unprepared for the intensity. We didn't feel very supported or reassured, and I ended up having an epidural. Having Jennifer there for our second birth made a huge difference. She did a great job of helping me find different positions to get more comfortable, and more than that, she was continually reassuring me that what I was feeling was normal and nothing to be afraid of. She breathed and vocalized with me through each contraction, and I didn't ever feel panicky or unable to go on. Somehow, contraction by contraction, I made it through the birth without any medication. It was incredibly painful, but a beautiful experience, and something I will treasure always. If we have another baby, I will definitely want to have Doula J with us again!
-Meghan and Mark
May 25, 2010
Jennifer Mendelson
Doula Seattle
Postpartum Rate: $75
